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Robert A Sacks

Robert A Sacks

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Practice Areas

Litigation, Securities Litigation, Antitrust

Career

Partner since 1990. Responsible for S&C’s litigation practice on the West Coast. Extensive experience representing many of the largest and most influential businesses and prominent individuals in a wide range of complex business disputes, including securities and other class action litigation, M&A, antitrust, corporate governance, antitrust, and regulatory and internal investigations. Appears in federal/state courts around the country, including most frequently in California, Delaware, and New York, and handles arbitrations, and proceedings before the SEC and other agencies. Has substantial jury and non-jury trial experience. Select clients include AB InBev, California Resources Corporation, Caruso, CIM Group, Financial Technology Partners, Goldman Sachs, Houlihan Lokey, JPMorgan Chase, RedBird Capital, Edison Int’s directors, Stifel Financial, Upbound Group, and Thomas Weisel.

University of Texas Law School (JD, 1982); Harvard University (AB, 1979).

Professional Memberships

Member, California and New York Bars; ABA

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - California

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Robert Sacks has attained a sterling reputation for his disputes practice, which sees him employ his well-honed litigation skills in a broad spectrum of commercial claims and securities class actions.

Litigation: General Commercial - California

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Robert Sacks has attained a sterling reputation for his disputes practice, which sees him employ his well-honed litigation skills in a broad spectrum of commercial claims and securities class actions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Bob Sacks is top of my speed dial for a high-risk situation.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • We consistently turn to Bob because his advice is practical and actionable. He has very good instincts on his feet and is easy to work with.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (144)

California

California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

District of Columbia

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